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Aphrodisias, Sagalassos, Gobeklitepe favorite sites of famous British historian in Türkiye

Aphrodisias, Sagalassos, Gobeklitepe favorite sites of famous British historian in Türkiye

‘Aphrodisias is beautiful. Sagalassos is incredible. But… my heart belongs to Gobeklitepe… the beginning of civilization,’ says Bettany Hughes

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Paleolithic discoveries in Türkiye reveal earliest known human activity in northern Mesopotamia
02.07.2025

Paleolithic discoveries in Türkiye reveal earliest known human activity in northern Mesopotamia

Excavation uncovers evidence of 4 ancient human species, obsidian tools dating back over 300,000 years

Gobeklitepe attracts millions of visitors as Türkiye's ancient sanctuary rises to global heritage spotlight
02.07.2025

Gobeklitepe attracts millions of visitors as Türkiye's ancient sanctuary rises to global heritage spotlight

Every tour to Sanliurfa includes visit to Gobeklitepe, says provincial culture and tourism chief, who emphasizes its importance as driving force for both regional and national cultural tourism in years ahead

Turkish artist opens exhibit in Rome with support of Yildiz Holding
01.07.2025

Turkish artist opens exhibit in Rome with support of Yildiz Holding

Exhibition open to public until Sept. 28

Responsibility of journalism greater than ever, say İstanbul Photo Awards 2025 winners
26.06.2025

Responsibility of journalism greater than ever, say İstanbul Photo Awards 2025 winners

‘Winning this award represents an important opportunity for me to amplify the message of the stories I tell,’ says award-winning photographer Fabio Bucciarelli

Chinese conservation center welcomes birth of 1st giant panda cub of 2025
25.06.2025

Chinese conservation center welcomes birth of 1st giant panda cub of 2025

Panda population grows from just 6 in 1983 to over 380 today, according to research center